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Editorial
April 23, 1828
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial satirizes the disagreement among General Jackson's supporters over his writing qualifications, with some claiming elegance and others admitting grammatical and spelling errors as proof of intellect, predicting the public will view it differently.
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The latest development in full, of Gen. Jackson's qualifications as a writer, appears to puzzle exceedingly the brains of the Hero's friends.
They cannot agree among themselves, what course exactly to pursue. Some boldly affirm that it is all jest; that the General is a correct elegant writer; while others, ashamed of such an blushing effrontery, affect to look upon the matter as too trifling for serious consideration; and assert that the General can neither write grammatically, nor spell correctly, and affirm that as proof of his superior intellect. Wonderful truly! We are inclined to think that this last opinion will finally be adopted by the good men, and taste, generally. It will accord admirably, with many other principles and sentiments adopted by the Jacksonians: For our part, however, we are inclined to think, the People will determine very differently.
They cannot agree among themselves, what course exactly to pursue. Some boldly affirm that it is all jest; that the General is a correct elegant writer; while others, ashamed of such an blushing effrontery, affect to look upon the matter as too trifling for serious consideration; and assert that the General can neither write grammatically, nor spell correctly, and affirm that as proof of his superior intellect. Wonderful truly! We are inclined to think that this last opinion will finally be adopted by the good men, and taste, generally. It will accord admirably, with many other principles and sentiments adopted by the Jacksonians: For our part, however, we are inclined to think, the People will determine very differently.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Gen Jackson
Writing Qualifications
Jacksonians
Political Satire
Supporter Confusion
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Jackson
Hero's Friends
Jacksonians
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Confusion Over Gen. Jackson's Writing Abilities
Stance / Tone
Satirical Criticism Of Jacksonians
Key Figures
Gen. Jackson
Hero's Friends
Jacksonians
Key Arguments
Jackson's Supporters Disagree On Whether To Deny Or Embrace His Writing Flaws
Some Claim His Writing Is Elegant And The Criticism Is Jest
Others Admit Grammatical And Spelling Errors But See Them As Proof Of Superior Intellect
This View Aligns With Other Jacksonian Principles
The Public Will Judge Differently